RESURRECTION BAY reviews

Crime Book of the Year, iBOOKS AUSTRALIATop Crime Books of the Year, UK FINANCIAL TIMES

Book of the Month, UK TIMES

This stunning debut deservedly won every prize for crime fiction in Australia last year. It is original and splendidly plotted with a harshness that nevertheless allows humour to intrude. – THE TIMESThis is a terrific book and the writing is sharp, punchy, visceral and propulsive. The story grabs you by the throat from the opening pages and it never once slackens its hold. But what really brings Resurrection Bay to vivid life is the integrity and humanity of its characters. I love the world that Emma Viskic has created, in all its complexity and in all its truth. More please! – Christos Tsiolkas (THE SLAP, BARRACUDA)Resurrection Bay is an Australian thriller at its finest. A captivating read from first page to last. In Caleb Zelic, Viskic has created a character with depth and heart who will linger long after the final page. – Jane Harper (THE DRY)Outstanding... a gripping and violent tale with a hero who is original and appealing. THE GUARDIAN, UK...superbly characterised cast of characters lifts this well above most contemporary crime. – FINANCIAL TIMES, UKFierce, fast-moving, violent and yet written with a delightful sprinkling of irony – DAILY MAIL, UKIt takes a dose of authorial courage to populate a crime novel with such an interesting mix of fragile, touchingly human characters, yet Viskic does brilliantly in striking the right balance... THRILLER BOOKS JOURNAL...outstanding...fast-paced with gut-wrenching twists and an engaging protagonist. Viskic stands out as an author to watch. DAILY EXPRESS, UKViskic has written a rattling plot-driven thriller that is not for the faint-hearted. It is, however, definitely one for those who appreciate a well-crafted sentence that never takes a predictable turn. There is much to admire here. – THE AGEWould I recommend this debut novel? Oh-my-giddy-aunt, you bet your sweet arse I would! Captivating, quirky and absolutely riveting – CRIME BOOK JUNKIE In addition to crisp prose that conjures up film-quality scenes, Viskic creates a hero who’s a true original and a good person ... Resurrection Bay is a stellar read that will appeal to fans of Peter Temple’s Jack Irish series. – iBOOKSViskic’s novel is a
fine example of modern noir, a dark tale of crime, betrayals, secrets and bad
decisions. Caleb is a compelling protagonist, equal parts tenacious,
observant, proud and stubborn, but never unsympathetic ... a compelling, highly
recommended read. – BOOKS+PUBLISHINGViskic’s novel is the reason why I love reviewing. ... This is a truly gripping debut which feels as though written by a seasoned writer. Mesmerising. – CRIMESQUADPacy, violent but with a big, thundering heart... An outstanding debut – Eva Dolan (LONG WAY HOME)Viskic's characterisation,
dialogue and plotting are on par with some of the heavyweights of crime
writing. – SYDNEY MORNING HERALDBeautifully understated
observations, and the sly, dry sense of humour dotted throughout Resurrection
Bay are part of what make this debut novel a joy to read... This is
an outstanding debut novel from an author you’d hope is busy on the next
instalment right now. – THE NEWTOWN REVIEW OF BOOKS...accomplished, original and utterly riveting – RAVEN CRIME READS...a book that has characters of real depth and diversity,
likeResurrection
Bay, is quite simply a
pleasure to read ... I was guiltily desperate to skip ahead just to make sure the people I loved were going to make it through okay.– READINGS BOOKSResurrection Bay is a tour-de-force excursion into good, evil,
and the labyrinth of human motivations. Emma Viskic has created a brilliant
protagonist in the profoundly-deaf, and irrepressibly obstinate Caleb Zelic,
and has produced one of the year’s best crime novels. – PAGES ANDPAGES BOOKSELLERSViskic’s
character dialogue is a pleasure to read — sharp, dry and attitudinal in
all the right places, while mercifully void of hyperbole. –BOOKLOVER REVIEWSThis is a highly
enjoyable debut novel from Melbourne-based Viskic ... Caleb looks set for
— and deserves — a series. Verdict: local hero. – THE HERALD SUN This is pacey
and intelligent storytelling and Viskic nails the 3 Ps of crime
fiction - plot, place and people you believe in and care about. – P.M.
NEWTONIt’s the
characterisations that make this a great read, that and the snappy
dialogue. – ADELAIDE ADVERTISER A compelling mystery with an even more compelling detective ... Fans of Australian crime writers such as Peter Temple and Jane Harper will want this. – LIBRARY JOURNAL, USAIt is
exciting to be introduced to a detective, Caleb Zelic, who is almost completely
deaf. He is also profoundly human, with frailties which many readers would
recognise in themselves... The dialogue in the novel is exceptional and is
especially effective when it includes a touch of humour, which helps to leaven
the disasters, fears and threats that permeate the plot. –ARTS HUBCrime, danger, love, heartbreak, betrayal, murder, hope, violence, and
enough surprises to keep you wolfing down the words right to the very
end. – NARELLE HARRISYou will not forget this story, you will
not forget this cast of characters. You will want to read the next in this
series, I do. – READING WRITING RIESLINGRESURRECTION BAY is sad and funny and
thrilling and very, very good. It's even got a kicker of an ending. You should
read it. Now. – FAIR DINKUM CRIMEAvailable from your local bookshop or Booktopia